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Apply for Job Job ID365097 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyAcademic Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9548 Employee ClassMedical Resident Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Duties/Responsibilities: Responding to new and emerging issues and the delivery of public practice services in the areas of Animal Health and Food Safety. Collaborate with Veterinary Public Health (VPH) faculty in teaching VPH curriculum. Participate in applied research activities in the areas of disease surveillance, risk analysis, public policy, health education and epidemiologic investigation of important food safety and zoonotic pathogens. Residents work on a variety of projects and through experiential activities gain a broad range of experiences in public health. Residents spend approximately 75% of time on projects, with 25% time reserved for MPH courses and training. Occasional travel for meetings and conferences is required. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (must be documented on application/resume): The candidate must have a DVM degree (or equivalent foreign degree) by start date, plus at least one year of experience in either a private practice, corporate, or government setting in one of the following areas: wildlife or domestic animal preventive medicine; infectious disease diagnosis and treatment; food animal production, food safety, harvesting or processing; public health infectious disease surveillance and outbreak investigation. In addition candidates must possess a valid US driver's license, or obtain license within the first six months of residency. If candidates do not already have a graduate degree in public health they must also have academic qualifications for admission to the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. Preferred Qualifications: MPH degree completed prior to hire. Two or more years of relevant experience as described above in either a private practice, corporate, or government setting. Excellent oral/written communication, leadership and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work in teams, strong time management skills, and a high level of experience with a variety of computer software programs. How To Apply Please apply through the University of Minnesota Human Resources system. Include a curriculum vitae and letter of application. In addition, applicants should request letters of reference from 3 individuals knowledgeable of their activities. Letters of reference should be to: Attn. Hiring Authority Center for Animal Health and Food Safety 1354 Eckles Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 or vphpm@umn.edu The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety will be hiring three residents with a start date of July 1st 2025. Completed applications (CV, Letter of intent, and all three letters of recommendation) must be received by December 15, 2024. *Acceptance in the Veterinary Public Health Residency does not guarantee admission into the School of Public Health Executive Masters in Public Practice Program, a separate application is required for this program. Candidates need not apply for the MPH while applying for the Residency, however, all offers are contingent on the candidate's acceptance into the Masters of Public Health program. For more information on MPH: http://www.sph.umn.edu/programs/phpexec/index.asp Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on he campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). 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